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Where is the femoral triangle?

A

Anterior thigh

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What is the superior border of the femoral triangle?

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Inguinal ligament

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What is the lateral border of the femoral triangle?

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Medial border of sartorius

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What is the medial border of the femoral triangle?

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Medial border of adductor longus

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What forms the roof of the femoral triangle?

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Fascia lata

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What forms the base of femoral triangle?

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Pectineus
Iliopsoas
Adductor longus

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What is the pneumonic for contents of the femoral triangle?

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NAVEL

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What are the contents of the femoral triangle? (lateral to medial)

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Femoral nerve
Femoral artery 
Femoral vein 
Empty space
Lymph nodes (femoral canal)
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What is the structure that contains the femoral artery, vein + canal?

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Femoral sheath

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Where is the femoral canal located?

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Anterior thigh within the femoral triangle

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What is the medial border of the femoral canal?

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Lacunar ligament

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What is the lateral border of the femoral canal?

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Femoral vein

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What is the anterior border of the femoral canal?

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Inguinal ligament

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What is the posterior border of the femoral canal?

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Pectineal ligament
Superior ramus of pubic bone
Pectinus muscle

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What is the opening to the femoral canal called?

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Femoral ring

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Where is the femoral ring located in relation to the femoral canal?

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Superior border

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What are the contents of the femoral canal?

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Lymphatic vessels
Deep lymph node
Empty space
Loose connective tissue

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Where is the popliteal fossa located?

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Posterior aspect of the knee

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What is the shape of the popliteal fossa?

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Diamond

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What is the superomedial border of the popliteal fossa?

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Semimembranosus

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What is the superolateral border of the popliteal fossa?

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Biceps femoris

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What is the inferomedial border of the popliteal fossa?

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Medial head of gastrocnemius

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What is the inferolateral border of the popliteal fossa?

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Lateral head of gastrocnemius

Plantaris

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What forms the floor of the popliteal fossa?

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Posterior knee capsule
Popliteus
Posterior femur

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What forms the roof of the popliteal fossa?
Popliteal fascia | Skin
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What are the contents of the popliteal fossa? (medial to lateral)
Popliteal artery Popliteal vein Tibial nerve Common fibular nerve
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What can cause a swelling in the popliteal fossa?
Baker's cyst | Popliteal aneurysm
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Where is the axilla?
Area under glenohumeral joint - armpit
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What is the shape of the axilla?
Pyramid
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What forms the apex of the axilla?
Lateral border of 1st rib Superior scapula Posterior border of clavicle
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What forms the lateral wall of the axilla?
Intertubecular groove of the humerus
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What forms the medial wall of the axilla?
Serratus anterior | Thoracic wall
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What forms the anterior wall of the axilla?
Pec major Pec minor Subclavius
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What forms the posterior wall of the axilla?
Subscapularis Teres major Latissimus dorsi
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What are the contents of the axilla?
``` Axillary artery Axillary vein Brachial plexus Axillary lymph nodes Short head of biceps brachii tendon Coracobrachialis tendon ```
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What are the 3 main routes of exit from the axilla?
Inferolaterally into the arm Via quadrangular space Via clavipectoral triangle
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What is the quadrangular space?
Gap in the posterior wall of the axilla - allows access to posterior arm and shoulder
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What is the clavipectoral triangle?
Opening in the anterior wall of the axilla
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Where is the cubital fossa?
Anterior surface of the elbow joint
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What is the shape of the cubital fossa?
Triangle
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What is the lateral border of the cubital fossa?
Medial border of brachioradialis
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What is the medial border of the cubital fossa?
Lateral border of pronator teres
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What is the superior border of the cubital fossa?
Line between humeral epicondyles
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What forms the floor of the cubital fossa?
Brachialis | Supinator
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What forms the roof of the cubital fossa?
Skin | Fascia
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What is the pneumonic for contents of the cubital fossa?
Really need beer to be at my nicest
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What are the contents of the cubital fossa? (lateral to medial)
Radial nerve Biceps tendon Brachial artery Median nerve
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Where is the carpal tunnel found?
Anterior portion of the wrist
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What forms the borders of the carpal tunnel?
Deep carpal arch | Superficial flexor retinaculum
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What forms the carpal arch?
Laterally = scaphoid + trapezium tubercles Medially = hook of hamate + pisiform
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Which part of the carpal tunnel does the carpal arch form?
Base + sides
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What part of the carpal tunnel does the flexor retinaculum form?
Roof
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What are the contents of the carpal tunnel?
Tendons - flexor pollicis longus - 4 flexor digitorum profundus - 4 flexor digitorum superficialis Median nerve
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Where is the anatomical snuffbox?
Lateral aspect of dorsum of hand - best seen when thumb is extended
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What is the shape of the anatomical snuffbox?
Triangle
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What is the medial (ulnar) border of the anatomical snuffbox?
Tendon of the extensor pollicis longus
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What is the lateral (radial) border of the anatomical snuffbox?
Tendons of the extensor pollicis brevis + abductor pollicis longus
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What is the proximal border of the anatomical snuffbox?
Styloid process of the radius
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What forms the floor of the anatomical snuffbox?
Carpal bones Scaphoid Trapezium
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What forms the roof of the anatomical snuffbox?
Skin
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What are the contents of the anatomical snuffbox?
Radial artery Superficial branch of the radial nerve Cephalic vein

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